15–30 minutes
Cabin air filter
This filter cleans air before it comes out of the vents. On many vehicles it is behind the glove box. A few hide it under the cowl at the base of the windshield.
- 1
Empty the glove box. Squeeze the sides inward so the stops clear, and let the door swing down. If it doesn’t, check the manual for a cowl panel instead.
- 2
Remove the small access cover. Slide the old filter out and look for an airflow arrow on the frame.
- 3
Slide the new filter in with the arrow pointing the same direction as the old one.
- 4
Replace the cover and swing the glove box back up until the stops click.
A filter installed backward still passes air, but it seals poorly and can whistle. The arrow is the part worth checking twice.
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